2.6

Robert Grabowski

Music - Florida International University

2.6
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
23%
Would Retake
106
Reviews
2.6
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
2.4
Helpful
2.8
Clarity

23%

Would Retake

106

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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25

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34

What Students Say

He's terrible terrible terrible

MUH2018 - 1.0 rating

I strongly recommend or just be extremely lucky

MUH2116 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

33%

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A: 17
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Not sure yet: 7
A+: 7
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Reviews (106)
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JAZZ111
Dec 17, 2009

Absolutely no structure to the class. He promises to convert you into music appreciating machines but fails miserably. Crazy man. Hates when you walk out of his class early. He once chased down a kid and confronted him publicly. The quizzes, which are never worth anything though he says they are, reveal the exam. Easy class but a pain to sit throug

5.0
1.0
MUH2116
Mar 24, 2010

A true musician. The class is only interesting if you like the subject, you learn a lot. Quizes and tests are cake if you take good notes. He's not boring what-so-ever and teaches as if he was telling a story. I was never bored. Take him!

5.0
1.0
MUH2116
Apr 29, 2010

You must go to class! His class is pretty easy. 2 exams, a concert w/ essay and 1 essay. I thought the class was pretty interesting! Take him!!!

3.0
2.0
MUH2116
Aug 7, 2010

Must go to class. He takes attendance no matter how big the class is and if the class is extended he will take attendance after the 10 minute break to see if you left. if he cancels class or cuts it early he will make you write a pointless paper. He doesnt help with any work and will call you out in front of the class if your talking

5.0
1.0
MUH2116
Aug 11, 2010

go to class! he lectures everyday and his test are mainly based on lectures. you dont need the Crows book but pay attention in class. he does call you out when youre not paying attention and he can get very sarcastic sometimes. there really isnt that much work to do for his class either, but you gotta make sure you always go

4.0
1.0
MUH2116
Aug 20, 2010

Grabowski is hilarious. Sometimes he's completely bipolar and will be happy one day and completely pissed the next. He acts like jazz is the most important thing in life, but just go to his lectures and you'll be fine. Extremely easy class. He basically gives you the A.

1.0
1.0
MUH2116
Aug 23, 2010

what a pain this guy is! so selfconscious, always thinking somebody is thinking bad of him, control freak, his playing is boring and dated, so are his poor unoriginal compositions, so he has to rely on being a control freak in class to make non musician students think he is a legend, easy class though

5.0
2.0
MUH2116
Nov 10, 2010

Good guy and an easy class. He really tries to help everyone out and even though the class is really boring you'd have to try to get anything less than a B+

5.0
1.0
MUH2116
Nov 19, 2010

Great teacher! I recommend him!

4.0
4.0
MUH2116
Dec 16, 2010

He takes random attendance. He will stop his lecture if he sees someone talking or with their phone out. You have to bring the book every class. He has a huge musician's ego. He's great when he's in a good mood. If not, be careful or he'll single you out in front of 150 other students.

3.0
3.0
MUH1106
Jan 7, 2011

dont be late, EVER! DO NOT BUY THE JAZZ ANECDOTES! NEVER used. the other textbook is very useful when doing the final and needed for surprise quizes/attendence. i do not recommend doing this, BUT, i didnt do any of the term papers but got an A on the midterm/final and ended the class with an A

4.0
2.0
MUH2116
Apr 14, 2011

He is pretty easy if you attend class and take notes of what he says. Also pay attention to the music he plays and try to recognize the elements he describes. The book he uses has a lot of extra stuff you don't really need. And don't buy the Jazz Anecdotes book cause you are never going to use it.

3.0
3.0
MUH2116
Apr 17, 2011

His classes can get boring but they are not that bad. I did all my work for the class and received good grades, only missed one day, and I ended up with a C. A friend of mine did not even take the midterm and she got a B+. He is disorganized and don't be surprised if he grades you unfairly too.

4.0
2.0
MUH2116
Apr 25, 2011

Robert and Bob Grabowski are the same. 2 online moodle exams, open note/book. one listening exam of the styles covered. 2 concerts/essay. and a term paper. Can be a bit moody. Most professional (strict) teacher I've ever seen (and I'm a junior). Your not gonna use the jazz anecdotes book, never used it and got 49/50 on first exam. Go to class!

5.0
1.0
MUH2116
May 5, 2011

He is a H.S. teacher but it was the easiest class I've ever taken at FIU EVER! I took his exams which he said were not all identical, (they were identical) and got in the high 80's and did his concert papers but not the term paper and missed class for over a month, I only came to his review the class before the final, TAKE FOR EASY A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4.0
1.0
MUH2116
Aug 3, 2011

Easy A class. Write down everything he says because you will be tested largely on that along with his book. The Anecdote book is not really needed. He's a stickler for ppl walking out early or coming in late if you haven't given prior notice, but in all fairness he's probably like that because it's mostly (immature) freshmen taking the course.

4.0
1.0
MUH2116
Aug 23, 2011

Professor is funny, very sarcastic, chill, and understandable. Very helpful with any concerns with class/other issues. Note taking is a must but they help with quizzes/exams. Gives homework rarely - they're usually written papers about music performances from jazz musicians. Overall, if you must take an arts credit, take this class.

4.0
2.0
MUH2116
Aug 25, 2011

Professor Grabowski knows a lot about Jazz, he will go on a whole class about one thing. He cares if you talk. The best thing to do is listen and be quiet. His class is enjoyable and i recommend you taking it for an easy A. If you listen you should get an A. HIghly recommend it!

2.0
2.0
MUH3019
Aug 27, 2011

This course had the makings for a great class; however, it was a disappointing experience.The professor was not engaging and had a poor response time to inquiries. Moreover, he never communicated the student's progress over the course of the semester. The worst course in my undergraduate career - online and otherwise.

4.0
1.0
MUH2116
Nov 14, 2011

He's a cool dude. If your on his good side, you'll get an A. If you aren't well, sucks for you. All you have to do is show up for class! He's a bit of an odd dude, but most musicians are. Fun, easy class though.

2.0
3.0
MUHU03
Nov 17, 2011

HE IS SO CUTE! WHEN HE DOES HIS MOTOR-BOAT IMPRESSION IN CLASS ITS LIKE OMG!!!1 HE HELPS ALOT, THE CLASS IS INTERESTING. YOU SHOULD TAKE THE CLASS!

1.0
1.0
MUH2116
Nov 30, 2011

Attendance isn't mandatory but it would help if you showed up. Listen, this class has the potential to be an interesting one, but all he does is talk the WHOLE class and expects you to write down what is important. I honestly listened and read, and I struggled for the A. Don't take if you want to satisfy an art credit. Try something else!

2.0
5.0
MUH2116
Dec 1, 2011

He is very rude and a complete drama queen. I advise you to choose a different class for your arts credit because you will not enjoy this class. I regret taking this class. I was miserable. He seemed funny at first, but he ended up being just unbearable. And he holds the class after it's over sometimes. He has a colossal ego. Run while you can!

4.0
1.0
MUH2116
Apr 13, 2012

This class is pretty easy and the professor is not as bad as people make him seem. he is a little weird and has a weird humor, but thats all. if you be respectful to him and go to class ON TIME you will have no problems with him or the course. I like the course.

4.0
2.0
MUH2116
May 3, 2012

Good teacher - doesn't allow phones or laptops in class, actually requires people to write notes with a pen and paper - what a notion, huh? I'd recommend this class to someone, just stay on his good side and try get your concert(s) done early. Also, don't buy his e-text...try get a used text from someone else for cheaper.

5.0
3.0
MUH2116
May 12, 2012

He's a cool guy. Makes the class interesting. Don't bother with the e-text, its always on the fritz, just get a text book from someone. Tests all come from the book, and papers truly require little thought process. Even though class holds over late, he cancels class on Fridays.

2.0
3.0
MUH2116
Aug 4, 2012

He's a really good teacher. He obviously loves teaching this, being really involved in Jazz himself. The only complaint that I have about him is that he is really unorganized. He told us our midterm was a certain day and changed it 3 times. But all in all, pretty decent guy. Class is easy as long as you actually go to class.

3.0
1.0
MUH3019
Aug 15, 2012

EASY CLASS! If you need an upper level elective take this! That being said you don't learn anything in this class. He barely ever responds emails and you wont know your grade till the end. Grading: 15% "participation" 15% weekly music logs (1 paragraph on what you listened too) four 3 page album reviews. very lenient grader (you should get 100%)

5.0
2.0
MUH2116
Nov 2, 2012

Had him for evolution of jazz. Awesome guy, super chill but commands the respect of his students... That being said, no cell phones/laptops/ipads. Calls people out for being late or disruptive. If you're that disruptive person you wont like him. Otherwise he's a lot more knowledgeable than he looks and is a jazz musician.

2.0
4.0
MUH2116
Dec 6, 2012

Do not take!! He is a complete jerk. Doesn't give out any assignments the whole semester and then loads them on you the last 2 weeks. Never answers emails and he likes to put his students down. Syllabus says he grades attendance but he only took it once. Overall, not a good pick. Take something else.

5.0
1.0
MUH2116
Dec 13, 2012

Great professor, explains everything if you ask. Show up to class and TAKE NOTES, must buy the etext. Just an easy A.

1.0
1.0
MUH2116
Jan 6, 2013

Lectures are extremely boring. All of what he says has nothing to do with the quizzes he gives online, read the book and google the descriptions of the different genres of music and you will pass. I passed with an A+

3.0
2.0
MUH2116
Jan 9, 2013

his classes are super boring but you do need to attend because everything he says comes on the examdoesnt say day of exam until the week before exams are online had to watch 6 videos on youtube about 8-10min and write a paper about each the six papers plus concert one all due day of final. final is a listening ex. identify the type of jazz playing

1.0
5.0
MUH2216
Apr 17, 2013

At first he's seems like a cool corny professor BUT as the semester continues he turns into a female and complains about everything. Hes very anal about phone use and note taking if your pencil is down he will call you out in class. He's notes have nothing to do with the quizzes. DONT TAKE CLASS youll regret it lectures are hell and so boring

2.0
4.0
MUL
Apr 20, 2013

This is by far THE worse teacher ive ever had at MDC. He thinks he's funny but he's really not, he's rude and sarcastic. His lessons are BORING when I thought it would be a fun class to take. You will regret taking this teacher after the 2nd day of class, even if you really need the class DONT TAKE THIS TEACHER

3.0
2.0
EVO2116
Jul 29, 2013

Very sarcastic and tells not so funny jokes but he takes the effort to lecture what is exactly in the book even though you should still read the book. He makes you go to a jazz show but that was a great experience.

4.0
3.0
MUH2116
Aug 6, 2013

He knows his material but STAY AWAY. He's a good teacher but if you can take another professor for Jazz, do it. His tests are pretty difficult and he makes you identify different Jazz genres, it's annoying. That class is painfully LONG and he can talk for hours. DO NOT GO LATE. He's nice and funny but his class is annoying. READ THE BOOK

1.0
4.0
MUH2116
Dec 8, 2013

I ignored the warnings and decided to take this class. HE IS A HORRIBLE PROFESSOR. He is extremely ignorant and unhelpful. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. He will ignore you and your questions and especially your emails. He thinks he is high and mighty, and that everyone else is beneath him. And he portrays himself in an arrogant,pretentious manner. AVOID.

1.0
4.0
MUH1101
Dec 9, 2013

Took him for the Evolution of Jazz. Possibly my worst decision ever. the class isn't terribly hard he's just annoying as hell and his class makes you want to swan dive off of a cliff. he's also a terrible/confusing teacher.

4.0
4.0
MUH2116
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2013

I really enjoyed Professor Grabowski. He can be a little rude but it's only in response to what the students give him. Do not come late to this class or he will call you out on it. As long as you come to class, pay attention, take notes, and skim over the book, there is no way you won't pass this class. He's very passionate and pretty understanding

1.0
1.0
MUH2116
Dec 26, 2013

Honestly either i experienced a miracle or he is the nicest professor alive. I took this class online and completely forgot to take the midterm, ended up getting a C on the final and still managed to get an A in the class! I strongly recommend or just be extremely lucky.

4.0
2.0
MUH2116
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2014

His lectures in class have nothing to do with the exams he gives on Blackboard. The online textbook gives more information than in class but Google is a good source for exams. He will call you out if you are late. Concert papers are easy. TAKE HIM.

5.0
2.0
MUH2116
Nov 17, 2014

Love this guy. Interesting course, with a lot of personal anecdotes in lecture. He has a lot to say and is very passionate about the course. Pay attention, take notes, and read the short chapters and you will pretty much get the A. Mandatory to attend 2 jazz concerts, but other than that, none of the work is tedious. Definitely recommend.

3.0
1.0
EVOLUTIONJAZZ
Mar 23, 2015

His class is not too hard, it's kinda fun... at times. He is very strict and he will call you out if you use your phone or leave early. besides that he is cool and only makes you write two papers listen to music and do the midterm and final.

3.0
1.0
MUH2116
May 5, 2015

2 test, midterm and final. That being said, Grabowski is very sarcastic (I didnt mind his humor), really passionate about Jazz and is easy to pass. Come to class and pay attention. Attendance isnt mandatory so if you dont want to come to class, get his online book and read it.

2.0
2.0
MUH1101
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2015

His lectures are very long and not too informative on the subject, you have to read his online textbook. Also, he gave almost no work the entire year and assigned an 8 page paper at the end. It's still an easy class.

4.0
2.0
MUH2116
Grade: A-
Jan 13, 2016

Passionate about what he teaches, but he's annoying bc he kinda wastes class time calling people out. One time I was taking notes but paused to look at him while he was talking and he got salty and asked why I wasn't taking notes.. but an easy A either way. He also cancels class very often so that's cool. You won't need the book if you don't skip.

2.0
4.0
MUH2018
Grade: B+
Apr 19, 2016

Was not very helpful and had extremely long lectures. He will call you out if you stand up or are using your phone. Class was fairly easy though. Not much hw a midterm, and final and one extremely long essay at the end. He knows his stuff so if you are very interested in Jazz I recommend.

4.0
4.0
MUH2116
Grade: A
May 2, 2016

My favorite part about this class was listening to Grabowski teach because he is so passionate about the subject. When someone is that into it its easy to learn from them. Inspirational!

4.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
May 12, 2016

This class was interesting, not a Jazz fan at all, but the professor made it cool. He is really into his music and passionate about it. Not a difficult class, go to concerts for grades, an 8 page term paper, midterm and exam, and a listening log. If you do 2 additional concerts you get extra credit, I recommend doing that.

2.0
3.0
MUH2018
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Since it was an auditorium class, attendance wasn't 'mandatory' but he claimed he'd give us a pop quiz if the class seemed more empty. Makes you attend a jazz concert and write a reaction paper, which was not too hard. If you attend every class, you don't need the book. He wrote the book... Listening to music is crucial.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
MUH1101
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He just talks the whole entire period. He's very nice and understanding if you take the time to speak to him. He don't like when people interrupt his classroom and would call you if he needs to. Students write what he is saying and he mentions almost every detail that would be in the chapter. If you do his work, you'll do fine. class is boring

Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
MUH2018
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very rude and disrespectful. If theres another professor to take for a course, take them.

3.0
2.0
MUH2116
Grade: A-
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

I was fascinated by the content, but he can be very rude to students sometimes. Go to class and you'll do well. Take notes from what he talks about.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
MUH2216
Grade: C+
Dec 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He talks throughout the whole class. Whatever he talks about in class, students have to write them down on their notes but he calls you out if you're using a phone or making noise in his class. Other than that, he is nice and understanding. He's very respectable.

Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
1.0
3.0
MUM4301
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, I completely wasted my money with this course. He only showed up for 1/4 of the semester because he was undergoing surgeries (which I understand), but in my opinion that does not excuse a professor from teaching/providing curriculum. Did not learn anything the entire semester. In a MUSIC BUSINESS class, all he talked about was staging.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
3.0
MUH2018
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Same thing every class. Go into class, pull out your notebook, and get ready to take notes for the whole class. If you're interested in jazz, then by all means take it. I found it to be a boring class.

LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor was extremely rude and did not teach for more than half the semester due to health reasons, understandable but often times didn't email when class was suppose to be cancelled. If you can deal with the professors attitude take the class it was pretty easy, just expect to take notes every class.

LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MUH2018
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He spends so much time calling out individuals who are on their phones. All he asks for is for people not to do that and they still do it....... Wasn't really a bad teacher, you show up to class & write notes the entire time & then leave. He wasn't there some of the time because he was having emergency surgeries. Must got to two Jazz concerts.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MUH2116
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

This class is pretty easy. He lectures every single class and threatens to give pop quizzes if the class isn't full, but he never did. Read the chapters from the book he wrote and take notes, and you will pass with flying colors. Tests are easy and the term paper is even easier.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: A-
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

Grabowski in my opinion was an excellent professor, he is very passionate about the subject he teaches and its easy to grasp information from him. just take notes and pay attention in class, study and do his homework and papers which aren't very hard and you are bound to get an easy A.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

Great professor who teaches mostly through lectures. Pretty easy class if you pay attention. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! he wrote the book, simply coming to his lectures is enough to pass the class. I got an A in the class without ever touching the book.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MUH1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is very disorganized, rude, sarcastic, and his assignments are all over the place. The tests are not even directly from his boring lecture notes.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MUH2012
Grade: A-
May 4, 2017
Would take again

Although I couldn't stand him by the end of the semester, I received an A- I wasn't expecting. I must've approached his class the right way. That being said, he is your average lecture professor, it's all about how you take notes, study, and write your papers in this class. There's barely homework, a midterm, final, 6 page essay, and two concerts.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MUH2018
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is HORRENDOUS. Do not take him at all, ever. I got an A in the class but honestly this class was atrocious to take. He is completely unaccessible for questions, his tests contain information not presented in any of the notes. He's terrible terrible terrible. Please spare yourself from the ridiculousness of this professor.

Get ready to read
3.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's okay. The text book isn't mandatory, but it really helps to study for the mid-term and final. Only those 2 exams, a term paper and concert reflections. It's pretty easy, but you do have to show up to class if you want to know the info for the exams, but he doesn't actually take attendance. No HW unless he misses class (maybe 2 or 3 times).

Tests? Not many
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
1.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Hes alright. He constantly says BUY THE BOOK! but you literally dont have to. I didnt buy the book and went to most lectures and got an A. Just pay attention, do the papers, and go to the concerts. Cancels randomly which is nice, I guess, but gives small hw assignments on that day. Wasnt that bad, but wasnt the best either. You can pass it

Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
1.0
MUH1101
Grade: A
Mar 4, 2018
Would take again

No homework. Two papers, though nothing too crazy. Midterm and final are based on lecture. Don't read too deep into the book. Just skim before class. No HW. Just show up to class. Talks a lot, it may seem off topic, but it's probably on the exam. Seldom responds to emails :/

1.0
3.0
MUH2018
Apr 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class was just overall boring. I made the mistake of buying the textbook which is like $90 and is literally the same thing as his lectures. Doesnt take attendance, no pop quizzes. Two exams(midterm and final), barely any homework(mostly if he cancels and he barely cancels) and the term paper is 5 pages.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
1.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor in perhaps all of FIU. Doesn't respond to emails, and constantly treats students like their idiots. The only tag for him but that's only because 90% of the questions on his exams are on the dumb book he wrote which you need for the class, If this site wasn't so nice i'd say much worst things about him; he deserves it.

Get ready to read
2.0
2.0
MUH3019
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mixed feelings about this professor. He WILL NOT respond to emails. He is extremely vague about assignments which leaves you questioning a lot. On the other hand, he's not a tough grader. Just make sure the artist you choose for your essays (4 of them) are within the genre he wants or else youll get a zero. Easy discussion blogs. Dont need book

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
MUH2018
Jul 24, 2018
Would take again

Chill guy.

Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2018
Would take again

Few but easy assignments. Lectures are long and boring but he tries to make jokes sometimes. Tests are incredibly easy if you read the book and take notes.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MUH2018
Aug 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

THIS PROFESSOR IS TERRIBLE! Do not take him under any circumstances. He doesnt respond to emails, has no office hours available, or a telephone number to call. Contact is unavailable. He doesnt care for the success of his students, and in the rare occasion of a response, he is arrogant and sarcastic basically treating you like an idiot.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
EVOLUTIONJAZZ
Aug 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online which requires you to take a Midterm, final and write two papers based on a jazz concert that you have to attend. I bought the book but honestly you dont really need it, Google is just as helpful if you seach right. Overall, online his class is pretty easy.

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MUH1101
Grade: A+
Aug 28, 2018
Would take again

I liked him as a teacher and a person. Very respectful and nice, I have no idea why others are saying he's mean. Not a tough grader and i'm pretty sure he grades based on completion. His tests were easy and he does take attendance daily. Long class but he tried his best to make it fun. Easy and enjoyable. Answers ay questions after class.

Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: A+
Sep 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Just a quite condescending professor and has quite the ego. Definitely knows what he's talking about because he is a Jazz musician but his lectures are very long-winded and usually don't contain any other aids to keep attention.

LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MUH2018
Oct 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Took the class online. Grade consists of a midterm, a final, discussions, and two concert attendance. Very unclear in grading and concert process. Very sarcastic and rude when I contacted him. Don't bother buying the (HIS) book. The midterm contained little of what we had learned and was all new to me.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
3.0
MUH2018
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I would advise to take this professor online. He broke his foot for my semester so he would constantly cancel class and sometimes assign a paper which are easily manageable. I committed the mistake of not reading the book for the mid term and well it was mostly the book. Its good to have a study group even though he advises not to.

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SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MUH1101
Nov 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor is so boring you will walk in to class and want to sleep. He does not make lectures interesting instead he makes them absolutely unbearable, this guy is strange and definitely makes me uncomfortable. His teaching style fails to capture anyones attention.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

dont know why theres a lot of hate here. took him in summer, small class. there was a decent amount of hw. show up and try not to leave early. do the homework. study for tests. straight forward class, cool dude. dont get book tho, its the class lectures, just take notes, listen and youre golden.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MUH1101
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is the absolut worst professor I have ever had in my entire 18 years of being alive on this earth. Literally all he does is lecture and he barely even answers questions. Hes ego is beyond words, and all of the things he lectures arent even close to what is on the actual test. Theres two main exams, and the class is basically based off that.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
MUH1101
Grade: A
Sep 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This dude talks the whole time and its interesting if youre into the subject but sometimes he goes on some tangents that make no sense and its kind of awkward. I dont ever remember there being any homework He focused the course on the major assignments that were turned in at the end. I never needed my textbook the notes were basically the book

Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He's okay. His lectures can be interesting sometimes, but they tend to be long and don't really have to do with the book. I would recommend the class pitch in for buying one book if completely necessary. It's his book and you only need it for the midterm and final, but if you take good notes you should be fine. He's a little strange, but he's ok.

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Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2021
Would take again

This professor lectures a lot but they do not assign a lot of homework. Take notes, exams are based on the lectures given in class.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MUH1211
Grade: B+
Mar 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you take this class online you are 100% on your own. Does not grade discussion posts and exams are on honorlock. You're expected to take notes from the textbook, the notes he provides are vague and don't cover what's needed on the exam. He does not answer a single email you send him. Expected to write papers with no specifics on grading.

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1.0
4.0
MUH2018
Grade: B-
Apr 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Expect to get no feedback on how you are doing in the course until the last minute. If you ask a question get ready for a snarky reply when he feels like it. I don't know if it's only with online classes but this professor made me worry about my grade in this elective more than anything. Save yourself the energy and pick another professor.

Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MUH1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 26, 2022

Expect to be for more than an hour two times a week in the most boring lectures I've ever heard, and I took an english class.This professor does not care about his students and just spits out useless lessons that will be 5-10% needed for your actual classes. I will never take him again as he responds very sarcastically and agressive towards anyone.

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Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
EVOLUTIONJAZZ
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 8, 2022

Worst professor ever. Really mean.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MUH2018
Grade: B
Apr 14, 2022

Professor is not even present in any way shape or form through any communication very difficult to get a hold of so u better not turn in any late assignments.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MUH2018
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 30, 2022

Only had 2 assignments in the whole semester, it's relatively easy except for the fact that you cannot communicate with him, he's really messy and doesn't even explain the assignments it just be like "you have an exam" or "write an essay" and gets mad when we 'pester' him with emails so we know what he wants, terrible guy, should retire

1.0
5.0
MUH2018
May 3, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor! Doesnt want to help you. He only gave us two assignments to do that he assigned at the end of the semester. He wont let us turn in anything late. No extra credit. Laziest teacher on the planet. The class was supposed to be in person but he never wanted to leave his house so we had it online. And hes so rude. Wants you to fail

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MUH2018
Grade: Audit/No Grade
May 9, 2022

The class was supposed to be in person, but never actually had an in-person class. His online lectures were useless and never learned anything from them. Never responds to emails, and has his office hours up, but he never showed up to any of them. Just take another class.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MUH2018
Grade: A+
May 18, 2023

This class was supposed to be in person but he just did zoom meetings. It says the book is mandatory (his book) we had about 3 assignments the whole semester, 2 concert reviews with no rubric or what he wants in it, and one assignment about a video. Had a midterm and final but online. I ended up with an A but this class had me worried for little.

Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MUH2018
Grade: B+
Jul 18, 2023

WORST PROFESSOR IN THE WHOLE SCHOOL DONT TAKE HIS CLASS. Class was supposed to be in person, yet he made them only on zoom because his "eye surgery" didn't allow him to. Most boring lectures you'll ever have to sit through in your life. Its almost as if he's speaking to himself over and over again. Don't email him, because he simply won't respond.

1.0
5.0
MUH2018
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 27, 2023

Class was supposed to be in person, but he never showed up due to a supposed cornea transplant. He claims to give 30-minute breaks from 11:30 to 12 but he always goes over time, barely leaving you with enough time to go to the bathroom or get something to eat. Only gave 2 concert review assignments and a final.

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Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2023

Horrible Professor. Communication between himself and his students is non existent, he puts little to no effort into his classes. Assigns the assignments 2 weeks before classes ends and gives you literally no rubric on what he wants. Please save your time and sanity and take another class.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
1.0
MUH2018
Grade: A-
Aug 2, 2023

super lazy, and his class is easy. he made his class online and canceled our midterm in general, only 3 assignments were given for the entire class and that was 2 concert reviews and a test. none of the above-mentioned were problems for me, it was just his attitude. super rude, super cocky, and super annoying. Spare yourself the headache.

3.0
2.0
MUH2018
Grade: A+
Aug 21, 2023

The class was taken over Zoom as he had received a cornea transplant when it was supposed to be in person. There were only 2 assignments that required us to go to 2 performances and then write papers on them and that was given out towards the end of the semester so I was a little worried about my grade cause nothing was posted until the very end.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
1.0
EVOLUTIONJAZZ
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2023

Extremely awful professor! Lectures seemed unprofessional - as if he was just yapping on the spot. Throughout the whole semester, he only gave three assignments all of which didn't have a rubric. There's no communication between him and his students and the conversations that I have seen via Zoom were rude on his part. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS!!

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MUH2012
Nov 28, 2023

DO NOT. I SAY DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. This class is a waste of time. The professor gives attitude to students, cancels almost all classes at the last minute, gives confusing instructions about assignments, and rambles in lectures that barely make sense. The only good thing was that the only 3 assignments he gave were online.

1.0
4.0
EVOLUTIONJAZZ
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2023

Absolutely Horrid Professor, just yaps on in his lectures, doesn't gave any sort of rubric as to how he wants each assignment to be done and can't be bothered to grade anything until the last second. Do yourself a favor and don't take him!!

3.0
1.0
MUH2018
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

Took in the summer, lazy teacher, easy class. Two jazz concert reviews which you must attend in person and a final which you can take at home (supposed to have a midterm but he cancelled). His lectures wont help since he goes on tangents about his past as a musician. Hard to contact outside of class but lectures are made a attendance grade.

Graded by few things
2.0
1.0
MUH2018
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2024

Went to class physically for like the first two weeks then the class was on zoom the entire rest of the semester because of his "health issues". Not a tech class, must take notes in a notebook on what he says in class, hence, his lectures are just him talking for the entire class. Learning the subject was boring, easy A. Wouldn't really recommend.

Graded by few things
2.0
1.0
MUH1101
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2024

The class claims to be in-person, it is in fact online. This might serve to your benefit if you enjoy Zoom classes. He can be snappy and rude at times, but he is a passionate Jazz teacher and is aware of the subject intricately. A good class if you like jazz, a bad one if you don't. I don't recommend him as the teacher, but he is the only teacher.

3.0
3.0
MUH2018
Grade: A-
Jan 15, 2025
Would take again

The class was a bit disorganized due to the professor's health issues, but Unstuck AI made studying and staying on top of the assignments much easier. Lectures were hit-or-miss, but the two concert reviews and final were straightforward. Overall, a decent class that was saved by using helpful study tools.

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